Posts by Helen Smith
My Landlord Cares
My Landlord Cares My Landlord Cares is a social enterprise that works with landlords and their tenants to help make their houses a home. My Landlord Cares is a small organisation with a big heart. We operate as a social enterprise solely for privately rented properties. The work we undertake with every tenant we support…
Read MoreCaged Steel Martial Arts
Caged Steel Martial Arts Caged Steel, a social enterprise based in Doncaster, aim to enhance children’s lives through Martial Arts. They provide free martial arts training to children and schools. Caged Steel’s dedicated and qualified coaches provide training in schools during P.E lessons and extra-curricular activities. Each lesson is informative and fun packed, giving students…
Read MoreSudanese Solidarity Organisation
Sudanese Solidarity Organisation The Sudanese Solidarity Organisation helps to bring together communities with local authorities and organisations to improve living conditions. We promote the benefit of the communities of Sudan without distinction of sex, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by bringing together the people and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations…
Read MoreBalby and Hexthorpe Community Engagement Team
Balby and Hexthorpe Community Engagement Team Balby and Hexthorpe CIC, based in Doncaster, provide support and advice to their local community. They offer activities and events to bring the community closer together and help reduce social isolation. We are a community interest company that provides support and advice to the local community. We are committed…
Read MoreRefurnish
Refurnish Refurnish, a charity and social enterprise based in Doncaster, provide affordable furniture for local people. Their main objectives are centred around social, environmental and economic issues. Tell us about your journey so far with Refurnish Refurnish is a registered charity and social enterprise with a difference. Working with the local community, retailers and public…
Read MoreSouth Yorkshire Skills for Recovery Report Launched
South Yorkshire Skills for Recovery Report Launched Commissioned by the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the report has been produced using original survey data from the Chambers of Commerce in South Yorkshire, combined with content from a series of focus groups within key sectors. Key findings include: The economy is in a strong position for growth…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber comments on flexi-job apprenticeship scheme
Doncaster Chamber comments on flexi-job apprenticeship scheme The Department for Education (DfE) launched a consultation today (20 April) that will enable sectors including creative, agriculture and construction industries to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities The new flexi-job apprenticeships scheme was announced by the chancellor Rishi Sunak at his budget in March and will involve a…
Read MoreOpportunities Doncaster LIVE keynote speaker announced
Opportunities Doncaster LIVE keynote speaker announced On 19 May, Opportunities Doncaster LIVE will kick off with an introduction from inspirational speaker Rachael Mackenzie, Director at Workathlete, International Sports Champion and Mindfulness Coach who delivers inspirational and powerful talks on resilience, belief and determination Students across Doncaster are getting an early look at career fields and…
Read MoreFour in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021
Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021 The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released today, has revealed the stark issues facing UK exporters in the first months of this year. Balance of UK firms reporting increased export sales drops, despite already being at historically low levels. Hospitality firms, caterers, retailers and wholesalers all most likely to report decreased…
Read MoreBusinesses fighting for survival but vaccine roll-out brings hope for a route out of crisis
Businesses fighting for survival but vaccine roll-out brings hope for a route out of crisis Findings reveal business confidence has been boosted in the first three months of 2021 amid the strong vaccine roll-out and the government’s roadmap The Doncaster Business Insight Survey (DBI), part of the British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey QES…
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